Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
111953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 307 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111282



Common Names

  • Isoetes
  • Dodgei Quillwort
  • Dodge's Quillwort


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Description

Arctium elatum (also called 'Elate Burdock', among many other common names) is a biennial herb with purple flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Europe and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctium elatum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctium elatum has yellow-brown flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are initially white and later turn green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctium elatum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Arctium elatum

Arctium elatum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Arctium elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctium elatum?

Arctium elatum

What is the common name of Arctium elatum?

Tall Burdock

What is the family of Arctium elatum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Arctium genus

Arctium minus, Arctium lappaceum, Arctium nemorosum, Arctium pentacanthum, Arctium dualis, Arctium palladini, Arctium semiconstrictum, Arctium tomentellum, Arctium leiospermum, Arctium neumani, Arctium arctiodes, Arctium umbrosum, Arctium ambiguum, Arctium karatavicum, Arctium schmalhausenii, Arctium aureum, Arctium maassii, Arctium sardaimionense, Arctium minus, Arctium mixtum, Arctium atlanticum, Arctium lappa, Arctium leiobardanum, Arctium radula, Arctium elatum, Arctium anomalum, Arctium pseudarctium, Arctium amplissimum, Arctium tomentosum, Arctium korolkowii, Arctium triflorum, Arctium pallidivirens, Arctium chloranthum, Arctium haesitabundum, Arctium refractum, Arctium echinopifolium, Arctium evidens, Arctium abolinii, Arctium dolichophyllum, Arctium egregium, Arctium fedtschenkoanum, Arctium korshinskyi, Arctium macilentum, Arctium pterolepidum, Arctium ugamense, Arctium alberti, Arctium horrescens, Arctium pentacanthoides, Arctium vavilovii, Arctium nidulans,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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